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State committee advances resolution urging federal immigration processing reforms

State Local Government Committee · February 4, 2026

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The State Local Government Committee voted Feb. 4 to move House Joint Resolution 180, as amended, to calendar and rules. Sponsor Rep. Reeves said the resolution urges the federal government to reduce delays, lower fees and cut bureaucratic red tape while maintaining security.

Representative Reeves introduced House Joint Resolution 180 and asked the committee to place amendment 5595 on the resolution. "This resolution simply, recognizes that The United States is always welcomed and is indeed a nation of lawful immigrants, but it requires newcomers to contribute by respecting our laws and embracing American values," Reeves said, urging federal action to reduce processing delays and fees while keeping security measures.

The resolution, as explained by the sponsor, calls on the federal government to eliminate unnecessary delays, reduce bureaucratic red tape and lower excessive fees for lawful immigration applicants while maintaining rigorous security standards. Representative McCalman told the committee he supported the measure, calling the federal immigration system "broken" and thanking the sponsor for bringing the resolution.

The committee adopted the amendment by roll call and then voted to move the amended resolution to calendar and rules; the clerk announced the final vote as 17 ayes and 1 no. No formal state legislative action on immigration policy is created by this resolution; it is an expression urging federal changes.

The committee took the action without further amendments and moved on to other calendar items.